FALL CATALOGUE OF BULBS THAT BLOOM FOR 1897- 
Parrot’s Feather. 
.This consists of long trailing stems completely clothed 
with whorls of the most exquisite foliage which is finely cut. 
It planted m a water-tight hanging basket so the soil can tj'e 
kept very wet, or water standing on the surface, it will trail 
down over the sides in a most charming manner. In a tank 
or lake it prefers shallow water and will run about over the 
surface in a charming manner. 15c. each; 8 for 80c. 
SWord 
A magnificent plant for window decoration, and partic¬ 
ularly well adapted to house culture, being robust, hardy 
and free growing. Its beautiful green fronds often grow 4 to 
5 feet in length and produce a charming effect. A splendid 
decorative plant. 20c. each; 3 for 50c. 
SapseVeria J^ealapica. 
. Singularly beautiful as well as easily grown. Erect, 
rigid, sword-like leaves; in some old specimens reaching a 
mngth of from four to six feet. The leaves are thick and 
fleshy, a dark green color, with clouded bars of white. In 
"lay and 8 une it sends up long plumy flower spikes, which 
m their soft feathery whiteness, remind one of an Agave’s 
flower. The splendid outlines of the plant together with its 
distinctive marbling make it a superb plant for jardinieres, 
centers of vases, etc. 20c. each. 
A splendid decorative plant, much quicker growing than 
ft Palm, and very effective with its long, drooping, silky 
foliage, deeply cut like a large growing Fern or a pinnate 
leaved Palm. No window complete without it. It is very 
easy to manage, and can be easily grown from seed if de¬ 
sired. Fine plants, 20c.; 3 for 50c. 
pilifera Paliq. 
One of the best window Palms, needing no 
to succeed. Stands dust and dry air, and lack of 
sunshine, and is very ornamental with its elegant 
fan-shaped leaves of a rich, dark, leathery green. 
Picturesquely fringed with long threadlike filaments 
along the segments of the leaves. The plant is a com- 
pact grower well adapted to pot culture, succeeding in any 
situation and with any treatment that will keep a Geranium 
alive. It will make a grand ornament during winter, and in 
Bummer it can adorn a veranda* or be placed in any shady 
place about the garden or yard, or used for a center in a vase, 
casket or flower bed—always ornamental any where. Strong 
plants, 20c. each; 3 for 50c.; 7 for $1.00. 
SPECIAL OFFER —For only 75c, xvexvill 
Nepeta Qleeboma. 
new Ncpeta Is hardy, fragrant and pretty, its small 
round leaves finely marked with white. Very fine for hang- 
lng basket, standing any abuse and looking cheerful under 
U. Uno of the prettiest things in the world with which to 
carpet graves, as it roots wherever it touches the ground and 
^Penetrable net-work of vines through which 
grasses cannot creep. It will grow in any kind Of 
I cf 1 iVeon U ?T,?i r kot or cold location, and is ever a mass 
Of green and white refreshing to the eve. Unsurpassed for 
I vases, hanging pots or baskets. 15c. each; 3 .for 30c. 
send one each of these 6 fine foliage plants. 
